Communication Research Podcast

Communication Research Center•www.bu.edu

A production of the Communication Research Center at the College of Communication at Boston University. Presentations and interviews with communication researchers on new studies, developments in theory, and recent applications of research and theory.

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Episodes

Do the media tell us what to think about?

Maxwell McCombs presents a summary and forward-looking view of agenda-setting research. At the DeFleur Distinguished Lecture Series.

Apr 05, 2012•46 min

T. Barton Carter - Who is safe in this harbor? Rethinking Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act

A discussion of Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act.

Mar 08, 2012•52 min

Denis Wu – Journalism + public relations ≈ News media of Taiwan

A colloquium presentation at the CRC focusing on the intersection of news and PR in Taiwan.

Feb 14, 2012•41 min

Don Wright – A longitudinal analysis of the increased use of social and emerging media in public relations practice

A presentation on the increasing use of new and emerging media by public relations practitioners. NOTE: Due to a technical error, there are some gaps in the recording of this podcast.

Dec 06, 2011•42 min

Bill McKeen – Serendipity

Bill McKeen discusses the role of serendipity in his work as a journalist and author.

Nov 17, 2011•57 min

Steve Lacy – Digital journalism: Framing transformation and understanding impact

The inaugural lecture in the Melvin DeFleur Distinguished Lecture Series. This lecture is also available on video .

Oct 20, 2011•1 hr 1 min

Marco Gui – Attracted but unsatisfied: The effects of arousing content on television consumption choices

A colloquium presentation focusing on viewer enjoyment of arousing television content. When presented with arousing television content viewers watch more. But later they report less satisfaction for that viewing.

Apr 28, 2011•28 min

Nancy Signorielli – 50 years of women on TV

Nancy Signorielli (Professor, University of Delaware) discusses the Cultural Indicators dataset, with a special focus on the role of women in television.

Mar 28, 2011•50 min

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